The Sakana valley is a long corridor bounded by the sierras of Urbasa and Aralar, sheltering around thirty villages interspersed with green meadows and oak and beech woodlands. The magnificent Romanesque sanctuary of San Miguel de Aralar is to be found in the sierra of Aralar.

The valley offers rich pasturelands on which horses and cows peacefully graze, as do the Latxa sheep, whose milk is used to make the much sought-after D.O. Idiazabal cheese, which is often served with honey and walnuts. Don't miss the opportunity to try this delicacy! As well as the delicious pintxos of txistorra (a fresh paprika sausage) and the tasty beef steaks. Yet another end-of-stage incentive!

This monastery, which came under the cathedral of Pamplona in the Middle Ages, is a beautiful example of rural Romanesque art in Navarre, with a single nave floor plan. Standing in an exceptional natural setting, it was a key stopping point on the Roman road, to allow walkers to regain their strength and it even functioned as a pilgrims' hospital in the 10th century. Roman remains as well as the typical scallop shells of the Way of St James have been found at the monastery.

It also has a house for spiritual retreats.

There's a whole range of accommodation on offer in the 30 villages along the Sakana Way, so you're sure to find just the right place for you. You can stay at one of the country holiday homes that are so typical of this area, or tourist hostels, hotels and even campsites. Click here to check out all the accommodation options.

And, for a midday or evening meal, visit the restaurants in the valley and treat your taste buds to the mouth-watering local products grown in the market gardens or raised in the fields.

And if you need to get here or to go back to your place of origin at the end of your route, there's no problem as this valley is really well-communicated. More info here.